Iranian Nuclear Program

Those who believe that the administration’s proposed agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program is weak must keep in mind what may have been. Republicans will never concede that President Barack Obama is qualified to negotiate with an acknowledged terrorist state. We are reminded that the administration has negotiated with a country whose leader chants “Death to America.” We must be mindful that U.S. Sen. John McCain could have been President McCain. He would then represent the United States in any negotiation to end Iran’s nuclear capability. During McCain’s unsuccessful campaign to become president, he invented his own chant. Remember when he bounced...

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